The film looks at the history of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo, where more than 2 million of Japan’s war dead are enshrined. More than 1,000 of them are war criminals convicted at the 194648 Tokyo tribunal, including 14 Class-A war criminals, Hideki T?j? among them. The film shows not only the widely reported politicalContinue reading “Yasukuni – 2008”
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Speed Racer – 2008
Speed Racer is the tale of a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, he must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities. Inspired by the cartoon series. Director : Emma Horton|Lana Wachowski|LillyContinue reading “Speed Racer – 2008”
The Higher Force – 2008
Ashamed for being a debt-collecting thug, David believes that he is an ugly duckling waiting to become a swan. Through an unlikely mentor he finds out that life has indeed something very special in store for him. Director : Olaf de Fleur Johannesson Cast : Benedikt Erlingsson|Einar Örn Einarsson|Erpur Eyvindarson|Hilmir Snær Guðnason|Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson|Ísgerður ElfaContinue reading “The Higher Force – 2008”
Verses of Love – 2008
Ayat-Ayat Cinta is a beautifully portrayed Islamic love story a tale of a virtuous Muslim protagonist who overcomes all obstacles of life maintaining pure ideals. Director : Hanung Bramantyo Cast : Carissa Putri|Dennis Adhiswara|Fedi Nuril|Melanie Putria|Oka Antara|Rianti Cartwright|Surya Saputra|Zaskia Adya Mecca Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-02-28
Ein Ferienhaus auf Ibiza – 2008
In order to finally reconcile their adult, hopelessly chaotic children Karla, Henriette and Max, the resolute Greta takes an unusual approach: she invites all three to a holiday together in Ibiza, where she puts the brawlers to the choice: Either they tolerate themselves, or they are disinherited by their father Herbert. After a few half-heartedContinue reading “Ein Ferienhaus auf Ibiza – 2008”
Johnson Family Christmas Dinner – 2008
The Johnson clan returns for this heartfelt yuletide drama that finds the individual family members struggling with a surfeit of issues. While the conceited Sam obnoxiously flaunts his success before brother Robert, Robert himself grapples with alcoholism. Meanwhile, Candy shocks the more traditional family members by inviting her vegan boyfriend to dinner, and Aunt MichelleContinue reading “Johnson Family Christmas Dinner – 2008”
American Swing – 2008
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato’s Retreat. Director : Jon Hart|Mathew Kaufman Cast : Buck Henry|Ed Koch|Jamie Gillis|Melvin Van Peebles|Ron Jeremy Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-01-01
Bikkel – 2008
Director : Leo De Boer Cast : Aad Nuis|Bart de Graaff|Bikkel Smit|Fred de Graaff|Kees-Jan Cecchi|Marianne Poot|Mirjam de Graaff|Valerie Zwikker Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-09-04
Do You See Seoul? – 2008
In 1976 on a remote island, schoolteacher Eun-young wants to take her students on a field trip to a cookie factory in Seoul. Even though the parents don’t like the idea, Eun-young succeeds in taking them. But once they arrive in the complicated city, students become fascinated with high-tech bicycles and get lost. Director :Continue reading “Do You See Seoul? – 2008”
Vandals – 2008
Two male graffiti artists are partners in their work, but they are also having a sexual relationship with each other which they haven’t disclosed to others. Director : Simon Steuri Cast : Franziska Schläpfer|Jonas Ullmann|Nils Althaus Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-01-01